MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipes excessively corroded (1.2.1 (g))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
advise n/s/r +o/s/r brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted and badly corroded on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
advise n/s/r +o/s/r brake pipes corroded
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear exhaust mounting strap corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara Picasso?
Based on 11,608 MOT tests across 657 vehicles.
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DY55 TVD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 68,821 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Citroen Xsara Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY55 TVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Citroen Xsara Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DY55 TVD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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